By Dennis Kabatto – Come Monday, June 10, Apollo Theater will induct legendary R&B and Funk super star Chaka Khan into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame at its 8th annual Spring Gala Benefit Concert and Awards Ceremony in Harlem, New York. Apollo announced in a media alert last week that Emmy Award-winning entertainer Wayne Brady will host the Gala. The program will also feature Special tribute performances by Patti Labelle, Jennifer Holliday, Alexandra Burke and Mary J. Blige. Grammy award-winning artist, Erykah Badu will present Ms Khan with the Apollo’s highest honor in celebration of her 40th anniversary in... Continue Reading
By Shout-Africa Correspondent – Popular Nigerian music stars, Daniel Wilson,(aka Mr. Raggamuffin), Anogiri and Nollywood star, Jummai Joseph will headline Nigeria’s latest reality TV show, Shoot My Videos. The reality TV show, described as first-of-its-kind in Nigeria, is a weekly 30 minutes television show,that seeks to help young up-and-coming musical acts, kick start their career, by producing a free musical video for them. Packaged by Abuja-based frontline entertainment company, Don Dollar Entertainment (DDE), Shoot my Videos will help unknown talents in the Nigerian music scene realise their ambition, to shoot musical videos. To realise this, DDE has secured the services of some... Continue Reading
By Yolanda Ndlovu – Harare April 16, 2013: Five outstanding acts from the United States of America are set to participate this week in the 14th annual Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA). HIFA runs from April 30 to May 5 under the theme “What’s next…” The six day festival will showcase local, regional and international arts and culture, including theatre, dance, music, spoken word, and the visual arts. The American delegation consists of a wide assortment of cultural acts, including outstanding singers from the Harlem-based gospel choir “Songs of Solomon,” conducted by veteran choir leader Pastor Chantel Wright. ... Continue Reading
By Dennis Kabatto – Despite twenty years of successive presentations of African Film Festival (AFF) to audiences in New York and around the United States of America, Sierra Leonean born AFF founder and executive director is still humbled and repudiates any embellishment of her accomplishments. “Mahen Bonetti should be commended for her two decades of working behind the scenes to bring the best in African film to American audiences and audiences around the world,” said Cheryl Duncan of Cheryl Duncan & Company and public relations consultant to AFF. “She is a true champion of the African filmmaker and I applaud... Continue Reading
By Dennis Kabatto – Sierra Leonean American born Soul singer Azania continues to pave the way for female African artists in the United States of America. Azania will perform Friday, March 29, 2013 at Aputumpu Music Festival all ages, world music stage at Joe’s Pub – a popular and intimate venue in New York City where world music, rhythm-and-blues, jazz, rock, pop, rock and other musical genres collide – on the same billing with Denita Odigie, Gone Quite Mad, Soulfege and Ghanaian born Osekre and his Lucky Bastards band. “I’m super excited for Friday night! Joe’s Pub is a prestigious... Continue Reading
